CABWI is the awarding body for the water and utilities industries,  managed by the CABWI charity which is offering grants to organisations with an income of:
•             Between £266,666 and £1 million (grants of up to £40,000)
•             Up to £266,666 (grants for a maximum of 15% of their previous year’s turnover)
This annual Fund provides grants to registered charities that work directly with young people and adults who are not in employment, training, or education (NEET).

Funding priorities are:
•             Working directly with young people to improve their access to employment and the labour market.
•             Reaching and working with individuals with complex barriers to employment, enabling them to move closer to or into employment,
•             Increasing life skills of people so they may further develop their careers, with a particular focus on the water, utilities and construction industries.
Funding can be used for core and/or project costs. CABWI is holding a webinar for potential applicants on 7 January 2025 (10:30am). There is a two-stage application process. Expressions of Interest will open on 5 January 2026 and close on 26 January 2026